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Agribusiness

LAWMAKER TASKS FARMERS, STAKEHOLDERS ON BEST PRACTICES IN PRODUCE EXPORT

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The Chairman, House Committee on Agric Production and Services, Mohammed Tahir Monguno has re-echoed the importance of adhering to best practices in the export of agricultural produce. Monguno stated this in Ilorin in his keynote address, at the opening ceremony of a 3-day training programme, Continue Reading

Agribusiness

IFAD STAKES N2.7 BILLION TO BOOST RICE, CASSAVA PRODUCTION IN BENUE STATE

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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has ploughed over N2.7 billion into Benue communities to boost rice, cassava production. Indeed, Benue state local communities received over N2.7billion for the cultivation of rice and cassava between September to date through Continue Reading

Agro Machinery

AGRIC INSTITUTE DECRIES DEARTH OF TRACTOR OPERATORS

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The Acting Director of National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM), Ilorin, Dr Yomi Kasali has said that unless more Nigerians volunteered to train as tractor operators, the nation may within the next few years, begin to experience dearth of personnel in the field. Kasali, who spoke Continue Reading

Food Security

NIGERIAN FARMERS TO ACCESS NEXTGEN CASSAVA PROJECT NEXT YEAR

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Scientists and officials from Cornell University and the Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture officially inaugurated the second phase of a project with targeted at revolutionizing breeding programs and agriculture in Africa through cassava. “Another five years will help us strengthen the long-term Continue Reading

Agro Machinery

JOHN DEERE LAUNCHES 1895 NO-TILL DRILL AND PROSERIES OPENERS

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Small-grain and oilseed producers can now plant more acres quickly and accurately with the introduction of the 60-ft. (18.29m) 1895 No-Till Air Seeder from John Deere. This latest addition to the 1895 Air Seeder lineup is 40 percent wider and incorporates many new technologies designed to Continue Reading

Food Security

NDDC DISTRIBUTES AGRICULTURAL INPUTS TO FARMERS

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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has flagged off the distribution of agricultural inputs, comprising organic liquid fertilizer and soil conditioner, to farmers in Akwa Ibom State. This was contained in a press statement issued by the Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Ibitoye Continue Reading

Food Security

SCIENTISTS DEVELOP BIO-FORTIFIED MAIZE TO ADDRESS ‘HIDDEN HUNGER’

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Researchers at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) have developed a maize variety which is rich in both Vitamin A and essential amino acids through the process of plant breeding. Maize, the third most important foodgrain following wheat and rice, is grown throughout the year in Continue Reading

Agro Foreign News

MONSANTO PARTNERS WITH UNDERSTORY TO BRING WEATHER TECH TO ARGENTINA

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Many people look up information about local weather conditions to make low-stakes, everyday decisions, like whether to grab an umbrella or put on an extra layer of clothing before leaving the house. But for farmers, there’s more on the line when it comes to weather data. Many growers factor in Continue Reading

Crop Treatment

BASF LAUNCHES BOMVORO INOCULANT FOR SOYBEAN SEED TREATMENT IN BRAZIL

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BASF has launched Bomvoro in Brazil, which promises to be an effective solution for the efficient treatment of soybean seeds. The manufacturer’s suggestion is to associate the product with Standak TOP, which is a fungicide/insecticide of protective action (Pyraclostrobin), systemic Continue Reading

Agro Foreign News

ADESINA CALLS FOR JAPANESE INVESTMENTS IN AFRICA’S AGRIC SECTOR

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President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has called for Japanese investment in the agribusiness sector in Africa. Adesina, who made the call at the 2018 Tokyo Nobel Prize Dialogue on The Future of Food in Yokohama, commended the Japanese Government for its support to the Continue Reading